House
Apr 8, 2019

Closing the Law Enforcement Consent Loophole Act of 2019

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Closing the Law Enforcement Consent Loophole Act of 2019 This bill makes it unlawful for a federal law enforcement officer to engage in a sexual act while acting under color of law or with an individual who is under arrest, in detention, or in custody. Consent is not a defense to prosecution for unlawful conduct. A violator is subject to criminal penalties—a fine,...

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Introduced(3/6/19)
Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
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Law

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JS

Mr. Speier

(D) CA – 14

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Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Apr 8, 2019